Festivals & Events

From acoustic concerts at coffee shops, to farmer’s markets and community gatherings like the Wiarton Fall Fair and the Purple Valley Maple Syrup Festival, one of the best ways to truly experience the place you’re visiting is to attend a local festival or event. Find a South Bruce Peninsula event and add another layer of adventure to your explorations.

View past events in our archive.

Interested in live music, see a scheduled towards the bottom of this page.

Are you hosting a festival or live music? Submit your info here.

Downtown Wiarton Ladies Night

Date: May 7, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Over 23 businesses will be OPEN until 9PM for ticket holders. Tickets are $20 and 100% of ticket sales goes to a local charity. The more you SHOP the more chances you have to win the grand prize which is valued at over $1000. Look for the FREE Photo Booth!!

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A Weekend for Mom

Date: May 8, 2026  - May 10, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

We're kicking off the season in Sauble Beach with a Mother’s Day weekend designed around slowing down and being taken care of. We've added a full lineup of complimentary wellness extras, included with your stay. ⁠ ✨Mobile Sauna & cold plunge⁠ ✨Poolside yoga⁠ ✨Guided breathwork⁠ ✨Evening sound bath⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Plus: heated pool, Heydays favourites, and nightly campfire and s’mores.⁠ Say yes to mom time! $295 per night

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Mother’s Day Gourmet Brunch Buffet

Date: May 10, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

💐🌸 mother’s day gourmet brunch buffet at the dunes 🌊 celebrate mom with a beautiful brunch by the beach this year 💖 we’re serving up a full buffet with all your favourites: 🍳 scrambled eggs, sausage links & thick cut bacon 🥞 buttermilk pancakes with spiced maple syrup 🥔 twice cooked hashbrowns 🥗 fresh salads + baby potato salad 🥐 house baked goods 🧀 charcuterie with local & imported cheeses 🍣 smoked salmon with bagels, cream cheese, capers & pickled red onion 🍓 fresh fruit and more

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Tree Planting Community Network Event

Date: May 13, 2026
Community: Wiarton

🌱 Tree Planting Community Network Event 🌱 Join us for an evening of connection, community, and giving back to the environment! We’re excited to be co-hosting this special tree planting event with the Peninsula Bruce Trail Club.🌳 📅 Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 🌧️ Rain Date: Thursday, May 14th ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Vanishing Stream – Colpoy’s Bay (North End of Everett Rd, off Bruce County Rd 9) 🧤 Please bring: Shovels, gloves, sturdy footwear & water (for you and your baby trees!) 📞 RSVP: 519-534-4545 📧 wiartondistrictchamber@gmail.com Come out to network, enjoy the outdoors, and help us grow something meaningful together 🌿 👉 Feel free to share with your friends, family & networks!

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Bring on Summer Market

Date: May 16, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Lakeview Vendor Markets bring on summer event. Come on out to the Sauble Beach Community Hall and support 57 talented local vendors. Let's get summer started! Joining us...Sauble Beach Sandpipers with their Junk in the Trunk. Should be a real busy day!!! Donations accepted for our local food bank at the door, but not mandatory

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Rankin River Canoe Rally

Date: May 23, 2026
Community: Oliphant

Our first annual rally on the Rankin River, from Sky Lake all the way to the OEC's dock on Boat Lake! Prizes for: Fastest team; Most species identified (category announced the week of!); Most orienteering markers found; Photography! Up to 24 teams | rental canoes and equipment available for a reasonable fee | transportation provided from the OEC to the launch Competitors, guests, and supporters come celebrate your success at the OEC with a BBQ lunch and games/activities for early finishers.

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Tulip Farm- Spring Market

Date: May 23, 2026  - May 24, 2026
Community: Hepworth

What is Tulip Fest? We are very excited to be opening for our second Tulip Fest this May! We have planted rows and rows of beautiful tulips on our family farm for visitors to enjoy, in fact, we planted over 350,000 bulbs on 4 acres! We offer a unique experience for visitors to come enjoy being surrounded by tulips, take in their beauty and capture beautiful moments among the flowers! This is the only one of it's kind in the Grey-Bruce area!

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Sauble Beach & District Lions Club Golf Tournament

Date: June 20, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

The Sauble Beach & District Lions Club is excited to announce their upcoming Golf Tournament on June 20th and is currently seeking event sponsors! If you or your business are interested in supporting this community event, please reach out to Larry Irish or Glenn Beaten for more information.

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Wiarton Lavender Festival

Date: July 25, 2026  - July 26, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Annual two-day festival with vendors, music, yoga, and food.

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Lion’s Head Summer Music

Date: July 27, 2026  - July 31, 2026
Community: Lion's Head

Lion’s Head Summer Music returns for its fifth season from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, 2026, offering five unforgettable evenings of live music on the beautiful Harbourside Stage in Lion’s Head. Each concert begins at 7:00 PM and is free to attend, welcoming both residents and visitors to experience exceptional performances in one of the Bruce Peninsula’s most scenic waterfront settings. 2026 Lion’s Head Summer Music Lineup: Monday, July 27: Georgian Bay Woodwind Quintet Tuesday, July 28: Southampton Concert Band Wednesday, July 29:Musical Journey Through Time Thursday, July 30: Spirit Singers Friday, July 31: Rosin Dust This year’s series highlights a rich blend of classical music, orchestral performances, vocal artistry, and historical musical storytelling, continuing Lion’s Head Summer Music’s mission of bringing high-quality cultural experiences to the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Supported by municipal grants, generous sponsors, volunteers, and audience donations, Lion’s Head Summer Music has become a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar. The series not only showcases extraordinary musical talent but also strengthens community connections while celebrating the arts in a welcoming outdoor environment. Whether you are a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, Lion’s Head Summer Music 2026 promises an inspiring week of music, culture, and community spirit along the shores of Georgian Bay.

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Wiarton Homecoming Weekend

Date: July 31, 2026  - August 3, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Wiarton Homecoming Weekend

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Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race

Date: August 8, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Annual paddling, cycling, and running race.

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Sauble Beach Party

Date: September 4, 2026  - September 6, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Ontario's largest growing, multi- genre music festival

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Wiarton & District Fall Fair

Date: September 18, 2026  - September 19, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Agricultural fair with exhibits and family activities.

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2026 Peninsula Hiking Festival

Date: October 2, 2026  - October 4, 2026
Community: Wiarton

2026 Peninsula Hiking Festival October 2–4, 2026, Camp Celtic This year’s theme is Common Ground: A Celebration of Trail, Place, and Belonging The Peninsula Hiking Festival returns to the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula on October 2–4, 2026, bringing together guided hikes, trail community, and a shared celebration of the Bruce Trail and the people connected to it. The Festival weekend will feature: - A diverse program of guided hikes - A Friday evening social at Camp Celtic - A Saturday keynote dinner and silent auction - Bruce Trail Day activities on Sunday Hosted at Camp Celtic, the Festival is designed for hikers, volunteers, and members of the broader trail community — a weekend grounded in connection, stewardship, and shared experience. More details — including hike registration and dinner tickets — will be shared in the months ahead. Save the date and stay tuned. #CommonGround #PeninsulaHikeFestival #BruceTrail #HikingOntario Hikes will take place in: - Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula - Town of South Bruce Peninsula

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Live Music

The Point

Date: May 16, 2026 12:00 am
Community: Sauble Beach

We are dreaming about the nights at the beach and The Dunes Restaurant and Bar !! Good times are coming! #rockandroll #BeachLifeLove #ThePoint #beaches #beachlife #thedunes #livemusic #rockband

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